(Casual Hire) Social Work Workforce development and FSM Communities (CASUAL HIRE)
About The Position
Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees. This position is temporary, funded by extramural funds, and is expected to begin approximately June 2026, with continuation dependent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work
- 10 years progressively increasing post MSW social work experience connected with individuals and communities associated with the geographic region of Micronesia
- Experience in integrating cultural considerations into social work practice.
- Strong experience in connecting with FSM serving organizations
- Strong oral, writing, and interpersonal skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience launching community organization(s) serving people connected to the geographic area of Micronesia
- Expertise in facilitating cultural training related to people from the geographic region of Micronesia to service providers in multiple sectors.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for the importance of social work as a profession within the context of the Federated States of Micronesia engaging with local leaders, policy makers, and community organizations.
- Assist in developing campaigns and outreach efforts to raise awareness about the contributions of social workers to societal well-being.
- Collaborate with the Thompson School to identify and pursue funding opportunities that support ongoing partnership efforts of social work education and the Federated States of Micronesia.
- Examine social issues facing the Federated States of Micronesia and the role of social work in addressing these challenges.
- Provide expertise in reviewing the effectiveness of social work interventions, education programs, and community projects related to FSM connected communities.
- Support presentations that contribute to the global understanding of social work in the geographic region of Micronesia.
- Advise on social work perspectives from an FSM lens.
- Advise on the development of engagement strategies that connect experienced social workers from the Thompson School with emerging professionals connected to Federated States of Micronesia.
- Assist in the linking organizations adjacent and connected to social work in the geographic region of Micronesia, to promote ongoing development and support.
- Provide support in engaging FSM connected NGO’s, Government & Community leaders in conversations related to social work and social services.
- Advise on the creation of tailored continuing education, certification programs, and faculty development initiatives that benefit social work professionals in the region.
- Assist in identification of potential field placement opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
